Senior AV Field Sales Consultant, Channel & End User Sales Experience, 20 Years in AV, Strong Sales Track Record, Vast Industry Knowledge & Contacts, Immediately Available, South Yorkshire Based

This candidate recently approached us as he is looking for the next step forward in a successful career in sales. He comes across as a friendly, professional and very knowledgeable Audio Visual sales professional. He comes with recommendations from other reputable contacts within the AV industry, an endorsement of his ability and integrity.

An experienced Audio Visual professional, this candidate began his AV career in a technical role, installing and repairing consumer AV equipment, before quickly moving into more sales focused roles, where he has since flourished. He honed his sales skills in field sales roles for an AV reseller, enjoying four years of success exceeding sales targets and progressing to Area Sales Manager, selling into the education sector. He then joined a larger Systems Integrator, selling into the corporate sector, higher education, leisure and government (MOD). As his career developed, he worked across a range of sectors selling sophisticated whole solution packages comprising a wide range of AV and IT technologies. His last role in end-user focused sales saw him take on a national sales role focused on the corporate solutions market.

The next step in his career saw this candidate move into a channel role, selling high-end AV products across the North of England into the reseller channel on behalf of a specialist distributor. Although he has enjoyed some major successes in this role, various issues within the company have meant that he has decided to move on and as such is available for a new opportunity at short notice.

Based in south Yorkshire, this candidate is flexible in terms of the sales area he will cover; he will consider relocation for the right role, but is also happy to cover a nationwide territory from his current location. He is used to working in a field based capacity, is self-motivated and autonomous.

Immediately available and looking for a salary of £38K plus Car and a good OTE (open to negotiation dependent on the role). This candidate will bring with him extensive industry and up-to-date product knowledge, as well as extensive contacts, enabling him to add to the company bottom line quickly.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Senior Executives & Sales Talent

Top AV Executives looking for a career move.

I’m using Dave’s talent blog to showcase a number of Senior Executives who are currently looking for a new challenge. Currently in work, details have to be kept confidential, but if you are looking to place people at the top end of your organisation who can make things happen – then please read on.

My first candidate is currently MD of a successful organisation. His focus is on Cloud –based AV/VC collaboration tools and he is hoping to move to a solution provider pioneering solutions in this marketplace. His skills are on the Operational, Contractual or Commercial side of the business where he is looking for a challenge. He understands that this may result in less money but with more job satisfaction and potential for him and an increased bottom line for his new employer. He is looking for a minimum of £60k with profit related bonus plus car allowance or similar. He is based in the Home Counties, is happy to take a step back to work his way back up with a forward thinking company.

My next senior candidate is looking for a Sales Management/Director role ideally in the Audio marketplace. He has been working for an Audio and Lighting  manufacturer and distributor at both Sales and Managing Director

level having worked his way up from Technical Sales. Still heavily involved in the sales aspect of the business, he can offer International experience working across EMEA where he attained 60% growth over the last 3 years.

Based in the Home Counties he is looking for a minimum of £50k + commission, profit related bonus etc.,

My final senior candidate is based in central Europe and has been instrumental in Digital Signage and DOOH industries helping overseas vendors to penetrate EMEA markets. Following on from a successful buy out of a Digital Signage company where he was CEO he is now looking for a new challenge within the industry where he can focus on growth strategies, brand building and guerrilla marketing activities, Strategic product road mapping and positioning as well as Business Development. Salary open to negotiation and will look at Interim Management and contract positions.

As well as these Senior Executives, I am working with a number of experienced Channel Salespeople throughout the UK who are looking for opportunities in the channel with vendors, distributors or integrators. Looking primarily for between £30k-£35k p.a. plus commission, these are successful people ready for a new challenge and have the experience to make a positive difference to your bottom line.

If you have any opportunities for candidates of this calibre, please call or email me for a confidential chat. 0844 884 9150 or email me at pat@avjobs.co.uk

AV Engineer, Early Career with AV Installation Experience + IT Experience, London E1 Based, Available from 24th September 2012, Permanent

This candidate got in touch with me last week. He is in the early stages of his AV career. He has worked hard to break into audio visual systems integration following early experience in mainstream commercial IT installation/support roles.

This candidate has a genuine passion for AV and has been unlucky in that his current employer is restructuring just after he has joined them. I feel that he will quickly grow to be an invaluable technical team member for the right integrator or service provider.

An AV Engineer with experience working for a large AV integrator on a contract basis (initially 3 months extended to 6 months) where he was performing 1^st and 2^nd fix installations into corporate sites in London’s financial centre. Following completion of the contract, he accepted a permanent position with another AV & VC integrator in June 2012; unfortunately the company are now restructuring and this candidate has been let go on a last-in first-out basis and will be available to start a new role from Monday 24^th September, or at one week’s notice. He previously worked in IT engineering.

This candidate has experience of installing a variety of AV technologies and infrastructure including video conferencing systems (Cisco/Tandberg & Polycom), Crestron & AMX control systems (installation but not programming), ceiling and wall mounts, various types of cabling including terminations, amplifiers, switches and displays. He also has some experience rack building, commissioning and trouble-shooting the installed system.

This candidate is actively looking for a permanent opportunity where he can build on his existing AV experience and build a long term career with a stable employer. He lives in London (E1) and is happy to travel as required. His salary was £23K + fuel expenses, but he is flexible on this for the right opportunity. He is available for interview immediately.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Business Development Manager, Strong Custom Install Background, Excellent Sales Track Record, Permanent, 4 Weeks’ Notice

This candidate recently approached us, looking for the next step forward in his career. He has a genuine passion for AV and home automation technology as well as lots of ambition and professionalism.  

This candidate is an experienced sales professional currently working for a Hi-Fi and Custom Install specialist based in London. He began working for them part time during his university studies and then moved to full time employment with them following graduation. He has a deep interest in technology, particularly home automation, high-end hi-fi and home cinema. He also has an excellent sales track record, being the first member of staff in the company’s history to achieve £1million turnover in a year. His customers include high net worth individuals, interior designers and property developers. As well as sales, he gets involved in marketing, including online, radio and print, monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns and working with the MD to ensure campaigns achieve the company objectives.

Now actively looking for a new opportunity with a company that can offer career progression in the long term; he has no further to progress with his current employer. Based in London, available at 4 weeks’ notice and is currently earning a basic salary of £24K.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

All candidate profiles posted on this blog are anonymous to uphold confidentiality. All candidates have given their permission for their profile to be posted here and can ask for them to be removed at any time.